Resources
September 2021
Preview of 2022 Estate Tax Exemptions and What to Do Now
The end of the year will be here before we know it and there could be some large estate tax law changes on the... Read more
August 2021
Executive Insights: Employee Retention Opportunities in our Backyard – Minnesota Training Programs
Businesses are facing a tremendous problem right now and manufacturing companies have not been spared: finding and retaining good, solid workers. Companies are working... Read more
August 2021
A College Student’s Back-to-School Checklist
After a year like 2020, many college students are eager to head off or return to college for a new and exciting year. Their... Read more
August 2021
When Litigation is the Only Option: A Case Study of Black Widow v. Disney
Recently, Scarlett Johansson, the actor of Lost in Translation and Jojo Rabbit fame, filed a complaint in California State Court against Disney, claiming that... Read more
July 2021
Thirteen FMJ Attorneys Named to 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
We are proud to announce that twelve of our attorneys have been named 2021 Minnesota ‘Super Lawyers’ and ‘Rising Stars.’ Congratulations to our ranked attorneys Heidi... Read more
July 2021
Corporate Deal Closings Q1/Q2 2021
Our Mergers & Acquisitions, Real Estate, Banking & Financial Institutions, and General Corporate & Business practice groups had a busy first half of 2021!... Read more
June 2021
Executive Insights: Manufacturing Business Succession Planning
Bob Fafinski (CEO and Corporate Shareholder at FMJ) and David Ness (head of FMJ’s Trusts & Estates group) often discuss the topic of business succession planning during a webinar. They are... Read more
May 2021
It’s That Time of Year Again: Cabin Planning 101
Memorial Day will soon be upon us and will mark Minnesota’s “unofficial” start to summer as many head to their cabins and lake homes.... Read more
May 2021
Chambers USA 2021 Recognizes FMJ’s General Corporate & Business and Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Groups
Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a leading annual legal guide identifying the top attorneys and law firms in the U.S., listed Fafinski... Read more
April 2021
The Next New Normal: Returning to the Workplace and Implementing Health, Safety, and Vaccination Plans
We have now passed the one-year mark since the first reported case of COVID-19 in Minnesota. This past year has been difficult for many... Read more
April 2021
FMJ Expands New Ulm Office With New Shareholder Paul Shneider
We are pleased to announce that Mankato attorney Paul Shneider has joined the New Ulm office as a Shareholder. Paul will continue his practice... Read more
March 2021
The Newly Implemented American Rescue Plan and Its Impact on Employers and the FFCRA
There has been no shortage of news articles over the past couple of months regarding various initiatives that were originally proposed by President Biden... Read more
March 2021
Financial Institutions and Cybersecurity: A Banker’s Guide to Surviving Cyber-Attacks in 2021
Cybersecurity experts have labeled 2019 “the worst year on record” for data breaches. According to a Bitglass report, financial institutions contributed 62% of the... Read more
March 2021
Leaving ISTAT 2020: A Year of Commercial Aviation with COVID-19
The below piece was written by Kevin Johnson, the head of our Transportation & Logistics group, as he reflects on the last twelve months... Read more
February 2021
My Customer Wants to Buy a Jet: What a Lender Needs to Know to Safely Finance Aircraft
Most lenders do not deal with aircraft financing on a regular basis. Aircraft are specialty assets, no doubt, and are subject to specialized laws... Read more